Iulai - Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club

Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Civic Club
Iulai 2015  Newsletter
PHHCC members support
Kamehameha Hula Festival
on June 20, 2015
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Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club
P.O. Box 66
Aiea, HI 96701
July 2015 Newsletter
Top Cover Photo:
Seated – Tina Andrade, Jessie Pacheco, Lorna Pacheco
Second Row - Cheryl Kapua, Kaliko Andrade,
Donovan Nacapuy, Kayla Alamida,
and Aldo Ku‘ie‘e
Back Row – Ronnie Nacapuy, Dan Kalili
Missing – Charles Kapua
Lower Cover Photo:
Seated – Karen Alamida, Toni Lee, Kau‘i Kaleo
Back Row - U‘ilani Ku‘ie‘e, Michael Kapua,
Moana Sanders
Next General Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Halawa District Park Gym
Big chicken dinner for our Thursday's
general membership meeting dinner.
"Char siu" and "Yoshida BBQ" chicken –
Call Penny Kalua at 368-1111 for more info
In this newsletter……………..
President’s Message
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June General Membership Meeting
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Lions Club International Convention
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Hauoli La Hanau
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Prince Kuhio Federal Credit Union
12
Ho‘omaika‘i
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Long Range Schedule
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Mauna ‘Ala Cleanup
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Aloha Festivals Participants Meeting
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Hali‘a Aloha
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PEARL HARBOR
HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB
“E Paepae I Luna Loa I Ka
Malamalama”
“Hold High the Light of Knowledge”
Chartered: April 16, 1964
President’s Message
Aloha Members,
I hope all of had a great Fourth of July! Our Country celebrated it's
239th Birthday! Hauoli La Hanau, America!
I don't know how many of you enjoy watching a capitol 4th every year.
This year they celebrated their 35th year of broadcasting this show from
our Nation's Capitol. This year they featured Barry Manilow and the
National Symphony Orchestra and several Choirs. Hearing medleys
like O Beautiful, One Voice and America was so beautiful. Listening to
songs like Our National Anthem, God Bless America, Rhapsody in
Blue, My Country Tis of Thee, reminds us that America is not just a
Country we are a Treasure. It also reminds us to remember to be
forever thankful for all the Men and Women who have fought and
continue to fight for our Freedom. It sure made me feel so proud to be
an American.
This month we will be awarding our Scholarships to our Club members
and Ohana that are seeking higher education. This is always a proud
moment for our Club. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole stressed
education to be a priority for our people. We are ever so grateful that we
have so many members that work so hard all year to earn the money to
be able to fulfill that mandate that we are charged to do by our founder
and our kupuna. Come and meet these deserving members and ohana
that are working hard to make Hawai‘i a better place not only by
volunteering but also going on to school to become our leaders of
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tomorrow. E PAEPAE ILUNA LOA I KA MALAMALAMA......HOLD HIGH
THE LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE!
I look forward to seeing all of you at our General Membership Meeting
on July 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Halawa Gym.
ALOHA, Toni Lee
MEMBERSHIP INCREASES
These are new members being sworn in by Kau‘i Kaleo during the June 25th
General Meeting (Halawa Gym). Pictured are: L-R Chrissy Anjo sponsored her
niece Mikaila Cravalho Meyers(Opio)who is accompanied by her mother. Toni
Lee sponsored Carol Rosa has been a member since last August 2014 (but was
never initiated). Sponsored by Penny Kalua is Evan Gushiken (Opio) and
Na‘ali‘i Cameron Dureg w/mother Tammy. Kimberly Gay and her daughter
Skylr-Lindsey Wong
Debra Nelson-Keli‘i CEO of the Prince Kuhio Federal Credit Union speaks to
Pearl Harbor Members about the Credit Union merger.
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LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club worked back to back Lions Club
Conventions. On June 22, 2015, our Club taught Lions Club Conventioneers
who came from all over the world the art of fresh flower lei making, Ti-Leaf
Wristlets, and Coconut Weaving. Each one attending this event held at
the Kahala Hotel, in between Swimming with the dolphins, and lunch they
each participated in these crafts walking away with finished products.
Teaching Coconut Weaving were: Mana and Noah Borden, Charles Kapua
and Soren Wong. Teaching Ti-Leaf Wristlets and lei were: Makana Roman,
Sanoe Lee, Kaonohi Borden, Kim Gay and Kainoa Manzano. Teachng
Fresh Flower Lei Making was a delight because we had so many beautiful
flowers. Teaching the ku‘i style of lei making were: Toni Lee, Carol Rosa
and Skylr Wong. We were lucky to have three colors of plumeria, the yellow,
pink and the variegated colors of yellow and orange.
The Conventioneers were in awe over the beautiful flowers and the
beautiful aroma in the room. They were so excited!
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We also had the bougainvillea, purple crown flower and puakenikeni. We
want to thank Chrissy Anjo for preparing the ti-leaf kits, Toni Lee for
providing ti-leaves and ti-leaf lei and Chrissy Anjo, Merna Akana, Jennifer
Gomes, Toni Lee, Dee Dee, Sean and Maydeen Maika, Dr.Linda and Nola
Nahulu, Charles Kapua, Carol Rosa, Moana Sanders for all the flowers
Charles Kapua, and Merna Akana for the Coconut Leaves and Anika Borden
for preparing the coconut leaves. The event went from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
in the afternoon and the conventioneers left with a great feeling of
accomplishment in learning these crafts.
On Friday, June 26, 2015, at the Honolulu Zoo we met with the Lion's
Club Young Adults to teach them Poi Pounding, Coconut Weaving and TiLeaf wristlets. Mahalo to Chrissy Anjo and Alberta Low for the ti-leaf kits,
Soren and Skylr Wong and Kim Gay for the coconut leaves and Donovan
Ronnie Nacapuy who came out to teach coconut weaving too and Charlie
Kapua and Toni Lee for the Taro. Teaching the ti-leaf wristlets were Skylr
Wong, Kim Gay and Kainoa Manzano. Teaching the poi pounding were
Charlie Kapua, Kawika and Noah Borden, Kaleiaina Lee and Dylan Pilger
and his wife who was also the Japanese interpreter. It was interesting to see
many of our High Schools have Leo Clubs that many of our young students
knew and got to teach their friends about our culture. It was great! There
were 450 Conventioneers at the Zoo and about 150 at the Kahala Hotel.
Makana Roman helps the Lioness with her Ti-leaf wristlets.
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Soren Wong, Mana and Noah Borden and Charlie Kapua teach,
conventioneers how to make birds, fish, and head bands with coconut
leaves.
Skylr Wong and her friend Kainoa Monzano teach the conventioneers how
to string a lei. The plumerias were so beautiful. Each attendee strung
their own lei.
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Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club Members gather at The Kahala Hotel to give
the Lion's Club Conventioneers a Cultural Experience. First row: Kimberly Gay,
Makana Roman, Toni Lee, second row: Kaonohi Borden, Noah Borden, Skylr
Wong, Kainoa Monzano, Carol Rosa, Sanoe Lee, Mana Borden and Charles
Kapua watch the Lionesses finish their Ti-Leaf wristlets before they go to swim
with the Dolphins.
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Kaleiaina Lee and wife, Kimberly Gay come out to help with the Lions
International Convention at the Zoo on Friday, June 26th.
Father and Son, Donovan and Ronnie Nacapuy teach the International
Lions Club members how to weave the coconut leaves.
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Left - Skylr
Wong and
Kainoa
Manzano teach
& demonstrate
making Ti Leaf
wristlets with
the many Leo
members from
the local
schools.
Below Charles Kapua
demonstrating
poi pounding.
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Kawika and Noah Borden brief the Conventioneers about Taro and how
we prepare it and the other products there are from Taro. They
encourage them to taste the taro and the taro chips.
Soren Wong instructs the Lioness to make fish out of Coconut Leaves on
Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Zoo.
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JULY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS:
Roz Funakoshi
Charlene Goeas
Loretta Keanu
Alberta Low
Lehua Nip
Carol Rosa
FYI: If there are any other persons whose birthdays are in the
month of July, please let Kau‘i know. There are some applications
that did not list birthdays. Others were eliminated from the current
listing due to non-payment of membership dues.
KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA FESTIVAL (COVER STORY)
"This year's event was held on Saturday June 20th at the Neil
Blaisdell Arena. The doors were open at 12 noon and event ended
at 8:00 p.m..
BIG MAHALO! to PHHCC members who sold programs in the
front and worked back stage and as sweepers. MAHALO to all
who brought your delicious pot luck dishes that enabled us to have
a very "ono" lunch. Mahalo to Cheryl Kapua who chaired this
event. See cover photo and listing of participating members on the
inside cover.
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DUES If you haven't paid your dues yet, $20 adults and $10 opio,
please send them in to:
PHHCC P.O. Box 66 Aiea Hi 96701
Please disregard the reminded on the inside cover if you have
recently paid for your membership.
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Mahalo to Alberta Low and Chrissy Anjo for coordinating our
dinner and refreshments at the June membership meeting by
bringing the kalua pig and chicken long rice and lomi salmon.
Mahalo to all who completed our dinner buffet.
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Ho‘omaika‘i Brendon Kaleiaina Lee who was elected President ,
Kamehameha Schools Alumni President, Oahu Region at
Kamehameha Schools Alumni meeting held on Wednesday, July 8,
2015 at the Ka‘iwakiloumoku building. Kaleiaina is a 13 year
senior from the Class of 1987. Way to go Kaleiaina! We are
proud of you!
PHHCC
July 23
August 1
August 2
August 8
August 8
August 11
August 22
August 27
August 29
August 30
LONG RANGE SCHEDULE 2015
PHHCC General Meeting
Community Project with Aunty Joanie Lindsey (tentative)
PHHCC Board Meeting
Community Project with Aunty Joanie Lindsey (tentative)
PHHCC TO CLEAN MAUNA ALA
Participants Meeting for ALOHA Festivals Floral Parade
Na Koa Wounded Warrior & Gold Star Regatta – Hale Koa
PHHCC General Meeting
PHHCC TO SEW LEI FOR QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI
STATUE DECORATION
Ali‘i Sunday, Queen Lili‘uokalani, Kawaiaha‘o Church
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PHHCC WILL GATHER TO CLEAN THE ROYAL
MAUSOLEUM OF HAWAI‘I "MAUNA ‘ALA"
Have you ever been to the Royal Mausoleum in Nu‘uanu were our
Ali‘i lay for their final resting place. This is the only piece of
Sovereign Land in ALL of Hawai‘i Nei! We will gather on
Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to clean the chapel and the
crypt. It is a very humbling experience and a great awareness of
our Ali‘i and their final resting place. It does not take long, we
should be finished in about an hour and a half.
ALOHA FESTIVALS PARTICIPANTS MEETING
On Tuesday, August 11, we will have a parade participants
meeting at the Mission Memorial Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. right
next to City Hall. Please come and wear your red and white tshirts and meeting the parade participants. We want the
participants to meet and see who you are before the day of the
parade. PHHCC will be hosting this meeting. You will also get to
meet the honorees of the Parade.
PEARL HARBOR HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB WILL BE
SELLING ALOHA FESTIVALS RIBBONS AS A
FUNDRAISER FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THE
RIBBONS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT MONTH,
HOPEFULLY FOR THE PARTICIPANTS MEETING. THE
RIBBONS WILL BE SELLING FOR $7.00 A PIECE AND YOU
WILL HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN VERY GOOD
PRIZES, SHOPPING SPREES AND ROUND TRIP AIR LINE
TICKETS TO NEIGHBORING ISLANDS, AND LAS VEGAS IF
YOU BUY ONE. TAKE YOUR ORDERS NOW!
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HALI‘A ALOHA
"Kulu ka waimaka, ue ka‘opua" "The tears continue to fall, the
clouds weep"...in loving memory of our beloved members and
friends who now rest in the house of the Lord.
The Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club lost two more members
since our last newsletter. Both of these Na Keonemana were born
and raised in Moloka‘i passed away. First it was Ernest U‘u and
then a past President Wendell Ka‘ahiki Lee. Both attended
Kamehameha Schools and were football players in their day.
Ernest was still working at the airport in Contract Services and
Wendell was retired from Federal Service in Communications.
Wendell and his best friend Joe Reyes who passed away last month
were both great singers and sang in the Pearl Harbor Hawaiian
Civic Club Choral Group and the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club.
We shall always remember the ono Hawaiian Stew that Wendell
was known for when we would have our Hawaiian Stew Dinner
Fund Raisers and Casino Nights. All three of them passed away
in the month of June.
Wendell Lee's services will be on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Newtown Chapel
in Aiea, with visitation at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.. Service will
begin at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park in the Veteran's Section. If you will be attending
the services, please wear you club uniform or red and white.
ALOHA NO ERNEST.....ALOHA NO WENDELL. WE
SHALL MISS THEM GREATLY! THEY ALL SERVED THEIR
COUNTRY PROUDLY!
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